The ranch-style house is just under 2000 sq ft. across two full living spaces. The upstairs has two bedrooms with walk-in closets, a full bathroom with a modern deep well tub, large family room with a stone fireplace, and a galley kitchen looking out at the fenced in backyard. Downstairs, which is optimal for hot summers, there are two more bedrooms, a kitchen, family room, bathroom with a standing shower, and laundry room. All of the walls and ceilings have been painted with a fresh white to leave as is or prime your color palette. The bedrooms have new medium soft carpet as of June which is a neutral tone. Heating comes from floor boards (forced air and gas), cooling comes from mature trees and native shrubs surrounding the property. Can it be a duplex? Yes, and it has been in the past with distinct utility bills. The ground level and downstairs are not separated from one another now but there is an easy way to essentially buy yourself two homes with less than five feet of wall installation. Why are you selling such a valuable property right now? After 20 years of living in Missoula, I moved to Mexico and would like to make this home available for people who want to live here full-time and cherish the community like I did. Where's it located? The house is nestled between Fort Missoula Park and Southgate Triangle, one block from the Bitterroot Branch walking/biking trail which cuts across town. I want to make some finishing touches before sharing the address and posting pictures but you're welcome to buy it sight unseen. What else can you tell me about it? As an environmentalist, I'm trying to leave some projects open so that new owners can choose the direction they want to take. For example, I've prepped the backyard for sod, xeriscaping, and or gardens rather than seeding it with grass that the next owner might just tear out. Similarly with the wall paint, rather than choose colors, it's simply been reset. There's a carport in the back that can easily be transformed into an enclosed garage, but again, some of these things I want to give creative license to the new owner rather than investing in construction which might be reversed by the new owner. Favorite part of the house? All of the sunlight it gets. Not that it's hot but that it's bright and cheery. Bonuses: *In addition to the carport there's a shed on the property which could be cleaned up and turned into an artist's space or office. *Off-street parking in the back has space for at least 8 vehicles and a perfect spot to park an RV or trailer. *The house is wired for security cameras inside and out. I've removed the equipment but imagine it would be easy to replace. *There's a very sweet family next door who maintains their property really well. *The house has a navy blue door to welcome your friends over for game night. Downsides: The house was built in 1976. It doesn't have a lot of personality or a bunch of tech gadgets built into 21st century dwellings. You may want to paint the cupboards, replace the counter tops, add a spacious backyard porch and sliding glass door. It isn't fancy but it is practical, sturdy, and smart. How much? Buy It Now: $720,000 from a good person who will treat Missoula well, no bidding wars. Listing Price: $560,000 (pre-realtor). It's one wall away from being a duplex in the center of the last best place. Thank you for your interest.
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